I endorse this lawyer. She provided a fast and clear response to an urgent copyright matter at my company. I appreciate outside counsel that can provide timely, useful advice, without all of the "legal jargon" and caveats. I need advice that I can pass on to my internal stakeholders without having to translate it for non-lawyers to understand. This lawyer is intelligent, friendly and I feel confident her advice is accurate.
Assisting entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses with creating contracts and contract protocols for client-facing businesses such as event planning, photography, web design, and other services.
Terms of Use, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Intellectual Property Policy drafting (including COPPA and HIPAA-compliant policies), SaaS and software agreement drafting, and more.
Assisting entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses in basic corporate formation
13 years
Maria Spear launched Spear Intellectual Property Law (or “Spear IP”) to counsel creators, makers, entrepreneurs and businesses in connection with copyright, trademark, technology, and other intellectual-property related legal issues.
Licensed for 13 years
StateTN
StatusActive
Acquired2011
Updated05/17/2023
StateNY
StatusCurrently Registered
Acquired2010
Updated04/15/2023
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I endorse this lawyer. She provided a fast and clear response to an urgent copyright matter at my company. I appreciate outside counsel that can provide timely, useful advice, without all of the "legal jargon" and caveats. I need advice that I can pass on to my internal stakeholders without having to translate it for non-lawyers to understand. This lawyer is intelligent, friendly and I feel confident her advice is accurate.
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Intellectual property Attorney | Sep 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Maria is a wonderful resource and attorney. She is extremely smart and responsive. I would feel comfortable referring anyone to Maria. Anyone who hires Maria can feel comfortable knowing their issue will be handled professionally and with the highest quality."
Entertainment Attorney | Sep 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Maria is my go-to referral in all matters involving Intellectual Property, Internet, Corporate & Incorporation, Entertainment law. Maria is through, detailed-oriented, responsive and an expert in law office technology."